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Marines celebrate 230 years of ‘special operations’
THE STATE ^
| November 10, 2005
| W. THOMAS SMITH JR.
Posted on 11/10/2005 12:57:59 AM PST by Sailor6468
More than just a branch of America’s armed forces, the modern U.S. Marine Corps serves as a model that other military forces worldwide have attempted to emulate, with varying degrees of success. Marines are aware of this, and justifiably proud. But that pride has not always been conducive to working and playing well with others.
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To: Trident/Delta
Big Army salute for ya Gunney! Thanks for your service!
To: Sailor6468
To: Sailor6468
To: Lancer_N3502A
Ah, er, I was a Gunner (CWO) as opposed to a Gunney (E-7), But, thanks for the sentiment!
Semeper Fi
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11/10/2005 7:06:29 AM PST
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Trident/Delta
(Chaos, Panic and Disorder.....My work here is done!)
To: Nipplemancer
Ooh-Rah.
Taking the entire generations of Marines in my family, including my 83 year old Dad (VMF-241) down to the local Birthday Party. Naturally, a bar.
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11/10/2005 7:52:45 AM PST
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CT
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